Parent/Student Information Session CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Parent/Student Information Session 31/10/11

Introduction What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships. Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor 10/11/2018

Topics of Discussion What are scholarships Who gets scholarships Scholarship application tips What helps to get scholarships SAT’s How to find scholarships 10/11/2018

What are Scholarships? Scholarships are generally made based on an applicant meeting certain eligibility criteria. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: FAMILY WORK/ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTS: OTHER SOURCES: Contests; Web sites & Local scholarships. 10/11/2018

Who Gets Scholarships? Confident students Involved students Importance of volunteering School activities Community activities Good grades 80% + Leadership ability 10/11/2018

Scholarship Application Tips Start Early! Record Everything Keep a portfolio of all accomplishments Write some essays like “what Volunteering means to me” Start looking now at applications Materials Transcript & reference copies 10/11/2018

Scholarship Applications University/College Entrance Scholarships Many are automatic depending upon final average. (E.g.. 85% $1000 to MUN) Check the University/College you wish to attend and contact them about entrance awards. Calendars are available at the Guidance Office and many are available online. Some are made available by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and are awarded by the Minister of Education upon the recommendation of a scholarship committee appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. They are awarded to high school graduates on the basis of the Department of Education's public exam scores. http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.html Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a member of an organization (e.g. NAPE, NLTA, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Volunteer Groups, etc.) are advertised in schools; the newspapers; and on various web sites. 10/11/2018

What helps to get scholarships Be Involved! Volunteer Record everything Portfolio of accomplishments Up to date resume Reference letters Identify which scholarships you are interested in 10/11/2018

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards What’s the difference between Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards? Scholarships are based on academic merit and achievement in other categories Bursaries are based on financial need Awards are a one time recognition which may involve certificates or money. 10/11/2018

SAT’s Student Achievement Tests Planning to go to an American University Written 3 - 4 times a year on West Coast Two Levels SAT 1 & SAT 2 www.collegeboard.com 10/11/2018

How to find scholarships Free Services Web resources Guidance Office Private Services 10/11/2018

Scholarship Winners “Big Money” winners: Loran; Terry Fox; GMCSF Local scholarships University/college applications 10/11/2018

What This Means Grade 9, Level 1 & 2 students need to be involved in their school & community while doing well in school. By the end of Level 2 you should have a resume ready; 2 people who can give references and one must be able to comment on your leadership ability. 10/11/2018

Conclusion Get Involved Track deadlines & accomplishments Prepare your resume & references Talk with your Guidance Counsellor Sign up online for scholarship information Contact the postsecondary institution for scholarship information 10/11/2018

SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Parent/Student Information Session 2010 Scholarship applications are available from the Guidance Counsellors Sign up for scholarship information sessions which will be posted on the monthly Guidance calendars, on the Guidance Bulletin board & in the Titan Times. Prepare by having a resume ready & letters of references available Track deadlines & accomplishments Students who get involved; have leadership skills and who have good grades have a better chance of getting scholarships 10/11/2018

Useful Websites www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university & programs NL Student Scholarships www.loranaward.ca NL Government Sponsored Scholarships www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/ www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp 10/11/2018